Mapping Skills: Latitude and Longitude

What is the purpose of latitude lines on a map?

• To measure distances east and west of the Prime Meridian

• To measure distances north and south of the Equator

• To indicate elevation above sea level

• To show time zones

Which of the following is the latitude of the Equator?

What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To provide a scale for measuring distances

• To explain the symbols and colors used on the map

• To show the direction of north

• To indicate latitude and longitude

Which of the following coordinates is closest to the North Pole?

What does the term "geographic coordinates" refer to?

• The system of using symbols to represent features on a map

• The system of using latitude and longitude to determine a location

• The system of using colors to indicate different elevations

• The system of using time zones to determine local time

What is the 0-degree latitude line known as?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Arctic Circle

Answer explanation

The 0-degree latitude line is known as the Equator, which divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

• The map show the lines of longitude.
• The map shows the lines of latitude.

• The map shows lines of longitude.
• The map shows lines of latitude.